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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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